2014-12-23-15.01.36 ZS PMax Rhus ovata-1 (15906174887)

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Summary[edit] Description: Rhus ovata—sugar bush. Buds are pictured. The shrub is a denizen of southern California at altitudes of less than 4500 feet and away from the ocean. Buds are pictured. These will be followed by a spray of tiny white flowers that will develop into red berries late in summer, These berries provided an important source of sweetener for local Native Americans. The species makes a fine specimen that is drought tolerant. The plant photographed is at Regional Parks Botanic Garden located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, CA. Date: 24 December 2014, 02:50. Source: 2014-12-23-15.01.36 ZS PMax Rhus ovata-1. Author: John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America. Camera location 37° 53′ 40.28″ N, 122° 14′ 38.25″ W : View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap - Google Earth: 37.894522; -122.243959.